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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.98, 104.81 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.98, 104.81 and 55.19 is: 76.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.98 : 104.81 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.98/104.81 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.98x = 104.81 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.98x = 5,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,783.66/75.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.13

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